Water saving tips

To protect water for the future, we all need to save every drop we can. Even the smallest swaps can save water and cut down the cost of your water and energy bills.

A lady turns on the shower

Take shorter showers

Shaving two minutes off the average 10 minute shower saves £73 on water and energy bills a year and 20 litres of water, per person.

A father and child load the washing machine

Reduce your washes

By reducing the number of weekly washes by two, you could save £46 on water and energy bills.

A customer fixes a leak loo

Fix leaky loos

From a trickle, ripple or full flow, leaky loos on average waste 200 to 400 litres a day. It can add £100s to your yearly bill.

No water coming from bathroom tap

Turn off the tap

You might be in a rush – but always turn the tap off when you brush! A running tap uses up to nine litres of water a minute.

A mother and daughter wash vegetables in the sink

Get creative in the kitchen

Use a bowl in the sink to wash your fruit, veg and dishes. Plus you can use the leftover water to give your plants a drink or wash the patio!

A lady uses a water butt in her garden

No ifs, just butts

Collecting rainwater off your roof into a water butt is a great way to save water. And your plants prefer fresh rain over treated water!

Stop tap

Locate your stop tap

Know where your stop tap is and how to use it to turn it off quickly. This will help in the event of an emergency, such as a leak. 

plumber fixing leak

Have a plumber at hand

Keep the name and number of an approved plumber in case of an emergency. We recommend a WaterSafe approved plumber.

Take control of your water usage

You can check your water usage, detect leaks early, and earn rewards for saving water.

Check your water usage

Get personalised tips by answering some quick and easy questions.

Our water saving calculator shows you how much water and energy your household uses. Plus, it'll show you how you can save.

How to check if you have a leak

Our leaks page goes through how you can check for a leak in your home.

If you need help with plumbing work, we have a range of WaterSafe approved plumbers available.

Get rewards for saving water

We’ve partnered with Greenredeem to reward you for saving water at home.

Earn points by taking quizzes, making pledges, and watching short videos. Then, use your points to enter prize draws, claim personal rewards, or support a charity.